Obie Trice III was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan by his mother, along with three brothers. He is of African American and German descent. Trice was given a karaoke machine by his mother when he was eleven and he used it to rhyme over instrumentals from artists such as N.W.A. By the age of fourteen, he was attending rap battle spots around Detroit, notably including the Hip Hop Shop.
Obie Trice went by the name of Obie 1 during this time, but when he first met Proof, who was about to introduce him at the Hip Hop Shop, Proof asked him, "What's your name? Your real name, no gimmicks." He was then introduced as Obie Trice, and has kept his real name as his rap name. Trice was introduced to Eminem through D12 member Bizarre. Hot Rapper: Obie Trice. Rolling Stone. Accessed January 22, 2008. Later, Trice received a call from his manager informing him that he would be having dinner with Eminem, and later that night they went to a Kid Rock party.
Before first major release, early years on Shady Records
As an acquaintance of D12 member Bizarre, Obie was signed after a personal introduction to Eminem allowed him to impress the Detroit rap legend in-person. The general public were first introduced to Obie on D12's Devil's Night album on a skit. His one-line opener ("Obie Trice: Real name, no gimmicks" - taken from his song "Rap Name" and referring to the lack of a rap pseudonym) on Eminem's lead single; "Without Me", off the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful The Eminem Show increased public awareness of his name and slogan. Obie also appeared in the video for the song, body-slamming a dummy representing Moby. Appearances on DJ Green Lantern's official Shady Records Invasion mixtape series, allowed him to further his public recognition.
In 2002, Trice appeared in 8 Mile as one of the rappers in the Chin Tiki parking lot scene. Trice also has a featured appearance as Big Pimpin' in the Detroit made independent feature film Life Goes On, which will premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival in May 2006.
A short while before the first Invasion mixtape was released, he became involved in the Eminem-Benzino beef after being called out by Benzino with the line "Obie Trice/You's a buster" in a diss-track directed at Eminem and Shady Records. In response to Benzino, Obie released the track "Welcome to Detroit City" (a track over the beat from Cam'ron's song "Welcome to New York City") on the first Invasion mixtape. He also joined his label-mates in the highly publicised Ja Rule-50 Cent beef but never received a direct response from Ja Rule.
Cheers
His debut album Cheers was released on September 23, 2003 with its first single "Got Some Teeth" being well received on radio in a number of countries. He also released the songs "Don't Come Down" and "The Set Up". The album consists of 17 tracks with production from Eminem, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mike Elizondo, Emile, Fredwreck and Denaun Porter. Artists featuring on Cheers include Busta Rhymes, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg and D12 among others. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA.
Second Rounds On Me
As of 2005 he has begun work on his second album, entitled 2nd Rounds On Me, which was expected later that year. Never making the 2005 calendar mark, Obie set sights on releasing it in 2006. Although the album will be released by Shady Records, it will feature a lineup primarily comprised of local Detroit rappers with decreased presence from Eminem and other Shady/Aftermath artists.
Shooting
On December 31, 2005, Trice was shot twice while driving on the Lodge Expressway by Wyoming Avenue in Detroit. One of the bullets entered his skull. Trice was able to drive off the expressway, where his girlfriend waved down police. He was taken to Providence Hospital and released later that day. Doctors are still contemplating whether or not to remove the bullet which entered his head, as it may be too dangerous to operate.
Leaving Shady Records, current situation
Obie Trice left Shady Records on June 26, 2008, because of a dispute because Interscope claimed they would not fund another Obie Trice CD. This news was first put into circulation by Hip-Hop blog Urban Lookout; a few days after they broke the news, a track (Giants) leaked confirming the rumor. Even though Obie has left Shady Records, Eminem's manager Paul Rosenberg says that Eminem and Obie are still close friends, and that Eminem will still work with Obie Trice on future projects.
Discography:
Cheers (2003) - Platinum
2nd Rounds On Me (2006) Released:August 15, 2006
Featured/Other songs:
"Doe Ray Me": D12 and Obie Trice
"Love Me": Eminem, 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Drips": Eminem and Obie Trice
"Spend Some Time": Eminem, 50 Cent, Stat Quo and Obie Trice
"Adrenaline Rush": Obie Trice
"Fok de Macht": The Opposites and Obie Trice
"Loyalty": D12 and Obie Trice
"Doctor Doctor": Bizarre and Obie Trice
"72nd & Central": Proof, J-Hill and Obie Trice
"Stay Bout It": Obie Trice and Stat Quo
"Growing Up in the Hood": The Game and Obie Trice
"Hennessey": 2Pac and Obie Trice
"Drama Setter": Tony Yayo, Eminem, and Obie Trice
"It Has Been Said": Eminem, Diddy and Obie Trice
"War": Trick Trick and Obie Trice
"Hustler": 50 Cent and Obie Trice
"Get That Money": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, and Lloyd Banks
"Get That Money (remix)": 50 Cent, Obie Trice, Lloyd Banks, and Krondon
Mr. Trice
Obie Trice Lyrics
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Yea
This is the Coon
I'm with my man Mr. Trice
Def entertainment bout to take over this shit
Is yall mutha fuckers ready
Once again, is yall mutha fuckers ready.. yea.. yea
Mr. Trice, One in a Mil.. Fuck it I'm one in a bill..
fuck it I'm one in a zill yo
This specimen is rare
A big lip nigga with an ice-cold stare
I cripple infinitely yall dare
any nigga with steel balls to try to front over here
You get done over here
Leaving niggas touch more than a LD off a blunt over here
Cake niggas be the beat eating
And since I got a sweet tooth I digest weaklings
Mr. Trice been caged for a minute
I hit the stage for a minute mutha fuckers turn timid
It's the T-R-I-C-E can you feel that shit
[Hook]
Is you mutha fuckers ready
Can you feel it?
Can you feel that shit?
Napp entertainment in the house
We representing for the 99.. . the new millennium
All that shit
Mutha fucker
How you love dat .. playboy
How you love dat
How you love dat shit
[Verse Two]
Mr. Trice Bodacious with flow
And barbaric in the way I let you niggas know
If blunt too much I still get frank
And if frank scantlis
Wait and see what bold think
We act off instinct nuttin more
Same goes for my dick with a dusty hor
I represent gore
Same reason all that red shits on the fuckin floor
nigga what you hear for?
You don't want to see me when I'm angry
Too many of yall cats take Mr. Trice too plainly
A Plague disease infested
And I spread it all across your lyrical testaments.. Peasants
[Hook]
You peasant niggas ain't ready
Mutha fucker yall peasant mutha fuckers ain't ready
This was another Moss Production
We live at Napp Entertainment for the new Millennium
Blowin mutha fuckers out the water
Representing from the Mo Town
[Verse Three]
Mr. Trice on this rap shit I got it made
Its nuttin for me to find a spot in rap page
Disperse rep with body parts across stage
The big question is “Obie what's your age?”
Just cause I'm a young nigga
Don't mean you can't get hung nigga
Or stung by a gun trigger
I be amongst viscous figures
Who hear nuttin
Just foot steps when you runnin
Mr. Trice's stunning actious staff
They got out of line I had to axe their ass
Exlax their ass
Italy shitted on it selves when
Mr. Trice brought the fuckin wrath
[Hook]
Hey yo he just brought the mutha fuckin wrath
Napp Entertainment putting their foot up in nigga's ass
You niggas ain't ready for that hot shit
We be droppin for the millennium
MOSS
Napp Entertainment
Mr. Trice
Executive Producer.. Mr. Wilson
Mutha Fucker this was the Coon
Opposite of other niggas
I don't give a fuck
The song "Mr. Trice" is a rap song by Obie Trice featuring The Coon. The hook of the song announces their intention to take over and asks the audience if they are ready for it. The lyrics of the song boast about Obie Trice's skills and uniqueness, highlighting his rare talent and his cold stare. He warns other rappers not to mess with him because they will get hurt. He also dissolves weak rappers who are "peasants" in his eyes and are not ready to face him. The song is produced by Moss and is recorded under Def Entertainment, and Napp Entertainment.
In the first verse, Obie Trice refers to himself as "one in a bill" to emphasize his uniqueness. He is known for being a different type of rapper, with large lips and an ice-cold stare. His unmatched skills and bold confidence are portrayed through his lyrics, and he warns his opponents not to get in his way. In the second verse, he talks about his reputation, representing gore, and being a plague disease. He believes that he can spread his influence all over the lyrical testaments of his opponents.
"Mr. Trice" was released on his debut album, "Cheers," in 2003. The song was produced by Moss and features The Coon. The song was released under Def Entertainment and Napp Entertainment. The album received critical acclaim and was commercially successful.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Introduction to the song
This is the Coon
Referring to himself with a nickname
I'm with my man Mr. Trice
Referring to his friend and collaborator
Def entertainment bout to take over this shit
Referring to his record label and their plans for success
Is yall mutha fuckers ready
Asking if the audience is prepared
Once again, is yall mutha fuckers ready.. yea.. yea
Repeating the question with emphasis
Mr. Trice, One in a Mil.. Fuck it I'm one in a bill.. fuck it I'm one in a zill yo
Describing himself as rare and one of a kind
This specimen is rare
Continuing to describe himself as unique
A big lip nigga with an ice-cold stare
Describing his physical features
I cripple infinitely yall dare
Challenging others to try and compete with him
any nigga with steel balls to try to front over here
Calling out those who try to disrespect him
You get done over here
Warning of the consequences of disrespect
Leaving niggas touch more than a LD off a blunt over here
Referring to getting knocked out
Cake niggas be the beat eating
Referring to rappers who only care about making money
And since I got a sweet tooth I digest weaklings
Suggesting that he has no time for those who don't take their craft seriously
Mr. Trice been caged for a minute
Referring to a period of inactivity in his career
I hit the stage for a minute mutha fuckers turn timid
Bringing up his return to performing and the effect it had on others
It's the T-R-I-C-E can you feel that shit
Referring to himself with another nickname and asking if the audience is feeling it
Napp entertainment in the house
Promoting his record label
We representing for the 99.. . the new millennium
Representing for a new era in music
All that shit
Referring to their success and influence
Mutha fucker
Exclamation of confidence and power
How you love dat .. playboy
Questioning if others are enjoying the music
Mr. Trice Bodacious with flow
Describing his confidence and skill
And barbaric in the way I let you niggas know
Referring to his aggressive style
If blunt too much I still get frank
If he speaks too bluntly, he will still be honest
And if frank scantlis
Continuing to talk about being honest and straightforward
Wait and see what bold think
Suggesting that those who can't handle the truth should be prepared for the consequences
We act off instinct nuttin more
Acting on natural talent and skill
Same goes for my dick with a dusty hor
Continuing to talk about instincts and natural desires
I represent gore
Referring to his aggressive style and content
Same reason all that red shits on the fuckin floor
Referring to violence and bloodshed in his lyrics
nigga what you hear for?
Challenging the motives of those who listen to his music
You don't want to see me when I'm angry
Warning others of his temper
Too many of yall cats take Mr. Trice too plainly
Suggesting that people underestimate his talent
A Plague disease infested
Describing the contagious nature of his success and influence
And I spread it all across your lyrical testaments.. Peasants
Dominating the competition and mocking those who can't keep up
You peasant niggas ain't ready
Continuing to mock those who underestimate his abilities
This was another Moss Production
Crediting the producer of the song
Blowin mutha fuckers out the water
Suggesting that they dominate the competition
Executive Producer.. Mr. Wilson
Crediting the executive producer of the song and album
Hey yo he just brought the mutha fuckin wrath
Continuing the theme of dominance and intimidation
We be droppin for the millennium
Promoting their music for the new era
MOSS
Referring to the producer of the song
Napp Entertainment
Promoting his record label
Mr. Trice
Referring to himself
Opposite of other niggas
Suggesting that he is different from other rappers
I don't give a fuck
Expressing his lack of concern for others' opinions
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